If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above. You may have to register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Welcome to CycloneFanatic.com. I notice you haven't taken the time to register yet, now is as good of time as any:)

Uconn fan who knows the truth

In my opinion, Niang plays, Iowa State is heading to the Final Four. Our team played amazing, but I watched enough. cyclone basketball to see a team that was getting better and more confident every game. It's a shame, but as a husky fan, I can't be too unhappy. The stars aligned with him injured and MSG being the venue. I don't think it is an excuse, but even though we'll never know, the Big 12 champ was a team I saw that could handle a team beaten by SMU twice and Louisville 3 times.

I am a big fan of Cyclone hoops, the mayor and of course, dating myself, Jeff Hornacek.

Root for us to beat the Spartans as our programs, basketball and football have a lot in common.

Re: Uconn fan who knows the truth

You guys played a really great game (would it have killed you to miss a few FT's!?!) and we were a bit off. I'd have loved to see us with Georges and like you I suspect we might have pulled it off. Hell, give us 2 more minutes and we might have pulled it out tonight.

Re: Uconn fan who knows the truth

Originally Posted by jsb

You guys played a really great game (would it have killed you to miss a few FT's!?!) and we were a bit off. I'd have loved to see us with Georges and like you I suspect we might have pulled it off. Hell, give us 2 more minutes and we might have pulled it out tonight.

Thanks...this run is a pleasant surprise....In addition to being a superstar, Shabazz is money on the line late in games. MSG is a comfortable setting for our guys not to be discounted in any way. Any Uconn fan will tell you that is our home away from home. I think you will see the Spartans prove out what the your full team would have looked like against us. I hope not, but I am a realist.

Re: Uconn fan who knows the truth

UConn played a great game last night. Shooting was incredible. Props to them.

I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints, so I said to the Lord,
“You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. During the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”
“Because,” says the Lord, “Sandpeople always ride single-file, to hide their numbers.”

Re: Uconn fan who knows the truth

UConn made open shots, made lots of contested shots, and most of all they made FTs. That is a good combination for winning games. We missed too many shots close to the basket early and didn't make FTs in the second half. Hogue kept us in the game. Glad the final score was closer than the actual game. Kudos to UConn. Hoping for a UConn/Michigan final.

Re: Uconn fan who knows the truth

I tip my cap to Uconn. Your team hit the shots to win the game. I think ISU's game plan was to force your team into contested jump shots. If you hit the shots to beat us then we shake your hand. So here is your handshake.

ISU outscored Uconn in the paint 42-28, and I don't even want to know how many shots Dre and Melvin missed at the basket. We also out rebounded your team despite all of our misses. We had 17 offensive rebounds. Those are troubling stats if you hope to win a championship.

Re: Uconn fan who knows the truth

Originally Posted by mt85

I tip my cap to Uconn. Your team hit the shots to win the game. I think ISU's game plan was to force your team into contested jump shots. If you hit the shots to beat us then we shake your hand. So here is your handshake.

ISU outscored Uconn in the paint 42-28, and I don't even want to know how many shots Dre and Melvin missed at the basket. We also out rebounded your team despite all of our misses. We had 17 offensive rebounds. Those are troubling stats if you hope to win a championship.

Just a weird game. Obviously UCONN played great, especially from three and at the line, but if you would've told me we'd outrebound them (17 OREB!), score more points in the paint, and get 34 points from Hogue I would've guessed we won by 20 with or without Georges. Will definitely be cheering for the Huskies against MSU.

Re: Uconn fan who knows the truth

Originally Posted by mt85

I tip my cap to Uconn. Your team hit the shots to win the game. I think ISU's game plan was to force your team into contested jump shots. If you hit the shots to beat us then we shake your hand. So here is your handshake.

ISU outscored Uconn in the paint 42-28, and I don't even want to know how many shots Dre and Melvin missed at the basket. We also out rebounded your team despite all of our misses. We had 17 offensive rebounds. Those are troubling stats if you hope to win a championship.

All content owned by CycloneFanatic.com - All rights reserved 2005-09. By viewing this website you agree to the Terms of Service, Site Rules and Legal Disclaimer. The words, views, images and opinions expressed or provided by users do not reflect the opinions or views of CycloneFanatic.com or Iowa State University. The names, words, symbols, and graphics representing Iowa State University are trademarks and copyrights of the University protected by the trademark and copyright laws of the United States of America and other countries and are used on this web site under license from the University. Original site design, premise & construction by Jeremy Lind.